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Pest control in reseeded swards

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the key pests and weeds that can affect the performance of reseeds.

RESEEDING 25 March 2026

Pest control in reseeded swards

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Counting the cost of not reseeding

Counting the cost of not reseeding

RESEEDING 25 March 2026

Farms starting to move through grass now

Farms starting to move through grass now

GRASS & FEEDING 25 March 2026

The Grass Week: improved weather and moods as stock go out

The Grass Week: improved weather and moods as stock go out

The Grass Week: improved weather and moods as stock go out

GRASS & FEEDING 21 March 2026

Grazing needs to continue with settled weather promised

Grazing needs to continue with settled weather promised

Grazing needs to continue with settled weather promised

GRASS & FEEDING 18 March 2026

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Is maize and beet necessary on dairy farms?

Is maize and beet necessary on dairy farms?

Aidan Brennan questions if forage crops such as maize and beet are necessary on dairy farms to fill the gap when grass isn't available.

SPRING CROP OPTIONS 21 February 2026

Growth starting to take off on farms

Growth starting to take off on farms

Better weather and longer days have seen growth rates rise steadily. Farms should be grazing hard at this stage to get back on target after a tough February.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 February 2026

Some dry weather at last

Some dry weather at last

After weeks of continuous rain, there has finally been a letup and farms have started to dry out. Grazing and fertiliser are the priority for now.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 February 2026

The Grass Week: spring rotation planner thrown out of kilter

The Grass Week: spring rotation planner thrown out of kilter

A lack of good weather to allow cattle to graze will mean targets will have to be adjusted with the spring rotation planner this spring.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 February 2026

Poor weather continues to cause problems

Poor weather continues to cause problems

Weather conditions have continued to be a big problem across the country as grazing struggles to get up and going.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 February 2026

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

With a delayed start to the fertiliser spreading season on most dairy farms, Aidan Brennan looks at the options.

FERTILIZERS 21 February 2026

The Grass Week: wet weather continues to hamper grazing efforts

The Grass Week: wet weather continues to hamper grazing efforts

Despite us being in the latter half of February, many farmers are yet to get any stock out to grass with grazing conditions never seen before on some farms.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 February 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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